Nogent Archive

Nogent was founded in 1923 and still manufactures all its products in its own factory in eastern France, near the Champagne region with a tradition of knife making that dates back to the middle ages. All the production steps are quality controlled by long-term, experienced personnel, which guarantees very reliable products designed for a lifetime of use. The hornbeam, slow dried, wood handle come from managed forests in France and is so hard that it is dishwasher safe. Only the color will fade over time. We are probably the only manufacturer to use high carbon beveled steel rather than flat steel. This expensive material gives our blade a very durable sharp edge that is easy to re-sharpen and used for years without damaging. It is not unusual to find Nogent knives that have been passed down several generations within a French family. Paring knives are the most often used knife in the kitchen. It is ideal for peeling and coring fruits and vegetables, cutting small objects, slicing, and other hand tasks. This set of Nogent nature paring knife and two edge vegetable peeler will cover all your day to day vegetable preparation needs. Assorted knives are available in the same bright colors (Cherry, Curry, Lime and Plum).

The Nogent factory was founded in 1923 by Mr. Louis André a skilled French craftsman in the Champagne village of Biesles. An area steeped in history where the tradition of manufacturing knives has been carried out since the middle ages. The “Nogent” name is well respected and identified as a manufacturer of high quality products. The factory sources the best quality raw materials such as beveled steel, with a high percentage of carbon and molybdenum. The production methods are honed by years of experience. For instance, all blades are hand ground and only solid natural hornbeam wood that has been dried for one year at the factory is used in their Classic Wood styles. All the wood used in production comes from managed sustainable sources. Nogent manufactures all its products in its own factory. All the production steps are quality controlled by long term and experienced personnel, which guarantees reliable products designed for longevity and a lifetime of use. 42 successive operations in ten different workshops are required to produce one knife or kitchen utensil worthy of the Nogent name. Nogent guarantees “made in France” quality for a lifetime of use.